The Grand Daddy of Them All

Is there a better way to start off the new sporting year than the best BCS Bowl Game, the Grand Daddy of them all, the seriously iconic Rose Bowl?  I think not. 

I've been to a lot of big-time events.  Superbowl, World Series, Triple Crown race, but the one that completely lived up to all my expectations was the Rose Bowl.  There's just something about that stadium.  I felt chills the first time I walked into the stadium. It's absolutely beautiful.  And, unlike many of the Bowl Games where it is an absolute crap-shoot, you know that both teams want to be in that game.  That doesn't mean you are guaranteed to get a good game.  But, you do know that both teams are going to give it their all to pull out the victory.  This isn't a consolation prize.  Other than the National Championship, there is no other game you would rather play in than the Rose Bowl.

If you are going to go to the game, you need to see the Rose Parade.  Just imagine seeing tons of these all around:  Fiesta Roses FIR24V Two Dozen Fire Roses (Google Affiliate Ad).  I know you've seen it on TV, but trust me, it is much better in person.  We got the reserved seating and it was for sure worth it as sitting on the stands allowed for a great view of all the different floats.  To get parking you have to get there super early (like 5 am at the latest), but they have plenty of coffee and donuts to fuel your hungover brain from what was probably a bit too fun of a new years eve.  And once those floats come out, trust me, you'll perk right back up. 

This year is a bit of a down year, what with the first 5 loss team ever playing in the game.  But it doesn't matter.  Viewing the Rose Bowl and the Parade is a tradition that I don't plan to give up any time soon.  So today at 4:30 eastern, you'll find me cuddled up on my couch sipping a hot chocolate rooting on Standford. 

Make Sure to Bundle Up! Even in sunny California, it's cold at 5 am